-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 At 16:01 28.12.01 -0500, Trei, Peter wrote:

Are there any existing, available US type GSM cell phones which provide good end-to-end voice encryption (ie, something better than the broken GSM crypto).

The Siemens phone looks like a good bet, but have you looked into the possibility of purchasing your very own NSA-approved Little White Van? No? Ah well, here it is anyway...LOL Mobile Tactical Cellular and Data Communications System http://www.wheatintl.com/sp/taccell.html TacCell provides a rolling cellular site with advanced data communications, video conferencing and worldwide cellular communications. Designed for military and crisis communications. Features: * Small Size * Fits in commercial van or HMMWV * Fly away package can be transported on two airlift pallets * Sets up quickly (15-20 minutes) * Flexible configurations * Powered by small 3 to 5 KW generator (included in package) * All commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components supplied by a Strategic Alliance of Industry Leaders Flexibility and Expansion: * mercury capable (H.320 compatible) * Internet or intranet connectivity via router * NSA approved cellular encryption - cell phone to cell phone, cell phone to desktop * Deployable packaging or vehicular fixed mounting * Varying numbers of cell phones can be supported * External connectivity via satellite. microwave or local P.S.T.N. * Variable height retractable cell system antenna * Selectable frequencies minimize interference * Optional AirCell in-flight communications system available * Provides an interface for Tactical radios & conference calling * Can include ATM switches and bulk encryption using KIV-7 * Can accommodate any brand of industry standard cellular telephone (TIA 553) * Higher power amplifier available for extended cell range * Individual cell sites can be linked to form multi-cell architecture * Transportability ideal for telemedicine applications and world wide disaster support * System can be modified by technology insertion. Entire system is plug and play Using AMPS technology TacCell provides a compact, deployable, mobile cell site which can field four to 44 channels. The modular system is easily expandable to accommodate up to 2000 subscribers. TacCell has a digital output/interface allowing direct connection to both Basic and Primary Rate Interface equipment for use in ISDN telephone systems. Up to four mobile cell sites may be networked from a single switch to form an entire mobile cell site architecture. The mobile cell system provides multiple options to accommodate satellite modem connections or interface with local digital or foreign telephone carriers. An exciting new development with the Wireless Telephone System is the inclusion of AirCell's aviation telephone allowing cellular communications at extended ranges in the air. Communications between aircraft and ground are accomplished, as are connections to any phone worldwide via TacCell. *** He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself. - --Thomas Paine -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: PGPsdk version 1.7.1 (C) 1997-1999 Network Associates, Inc. and its affiliated companies. (Diffie-Helman/DSS-only version) iQA/AwUBPCz5Ffg5Tuca7bfvEQL8BwCfWAwV3Ej/HvBTaf8BwRVvkaFRmU0AnRF8 gEyrijDKnMYgs16p71RY1lbE =N7pT -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----